Gadchiroli police started comic strip to expose the agenda of Maoists

Nagpur: To counter the propaganda network of Maoists, the Gadchiroli Police has started an effort to expose them by labeling them as ‘Gadchiroli Files’ through comic strips. On Thursday, the first strip has been released in English and Marathi apart from the local tribal language Gondi.

The ‘Gadchiroli Files’, perhaps the first comic strip launched by the police, will be used as a medium to publicize various ideas revolving around the ground realities of the tribal-dominated district. Although counter-productive and destructive Maoist violence was also a very early topic. In the coming days, The comic strip will also feature government challenges, policies, and other development issues.

In the very first strip, a Maoist is shown approaching a school student, who is trying too hard to entice him to join the rebel movement, Which is a reality in some remote parts of this district.

The comic strip depicts angry rebels setting fire to the district’s council school and hurling a grenade after the student rejects the offer. The Maoists are shown laughing out loud applauding these movements with ‘Lal Salaam’, their signature way of greeting each other.

Sees as effective messengers

The Maoists also have secret units like ‘Bal Sangam’, including minors, Whom he sees as effective messengers apart from future recruits, the senior police officer says.

The cartoon’s medium was chosen for its universal acceptance and completely clear character. Which easily attracted everyone. Topics will cover district-related issues that are in dire need of being exposed to the rest of the world, SP Ankit Goyal said.

SP Ankit also said that the Police Department is adopting various platforms for positive publicity of public awareness through handbills, posters, pamphlets, and banners for information dissemination, Which will be beneficial for the local population.

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